Assistant Manager M&E and
Communication

Job Summary:

Under the Administrative supervision of Regional Program Manager DI Khan and technical supervision of Regional M & E Officer, the incumbent supports the development of proactive and effective database management and communications. The Assistant Manager M&E and Communication helps to ensure that programs are planned and implemented using internal and international M&E standards, systems and procedures, with a particular focus on building capacity, designing systems and formats, and ensuring the appropriate dissemination of information. The incumbent assist to create news releases, bulletins, brochures and other written materials.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Assist in day-to-day management of the D.I.Khan Regional Office which includes; updating, content development, maintenance and ongoing monitoring, gaining input from other ASF regional staff as necessary.
• Sourcing primary and secondary data and maintain a complete databank at Regional Office level.
• Writing articles and post event reports.
• Sourcing and formatting images, maintaining a data bank of activity pictures.
• To coordinate the production of other internal and external ASF communications, publications and materials (updates, news releases, bulletins, brochures , leaflets, flyers ) etc. under the Manager’s supervision and in consultation with other ASF staff
• Prepare PowerPoint presentations.
• Assist to develop, implement and maintain a “house style” in all ASF written communication
• To contribute to planning of and arrangements for ASF events, in particular regarding the design and production of materials
• Assist and contribute to work plans and other documents as requested to facilitate the successful, responsive implementation of the program.
• Regular liaison with program and concerned line managers
• Ensure quality assurance by random visits to program activities
• Support and compilation of periodic and special reporting to Project office and Head office
• To represent ASF at internal and external events as required
• To Support communications objectives and communications plans
• Represent the program positively and professionally in both internal and external environments.
• Any other task assigned by the Regional Program Manager

Qualifications / Experience

• The candidate should possess a Master’s Degree in Mass Communication, Social/Management Sciences and Business with 3-4 years’ experience in relevant field, out of which 1 year experience should be of managing communication affairs of an organization, preferably in development sector. Knowledge of communication-related regulations and procedures of international donors will be an advantage. Experience of working with International NGOs, donor agencies, or other reputed international development organizations will be an added advantage
• Thorough working knowledge of reporting requirements and M&E frameworks will be preferred
• Excellent writing and communication skills in English required. Demonstrated writing skills for publication, reports required
• Requires an understanding of inter-related work processes to be able to adapt to various assignments
• Specific experience of effective planning and managing public events
• Knowledge of local press, professional & ethical standards of publications, laws affecting the publication procedures, and other relevant regulations
• Computer skills to produce effective spreadsheets, reports, documents and presentations.
• Experience of working on publishing, graphics and other assignment-related software is preferred